Akai Pro MPD226 - Setup with Ableton Live Lite

The MPD226 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJ's alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. Here is a guide to show you how to set this up with the included Ableton Live Lite software.

Select the MIDI / Sync tab from the left side of the window. Within the MIDI Ports section, adjust the settings as suggested below:

Next to Input: MPD226, toggle On the button in the Track, Sync and Remote columns as shown in the image below. Next to Output: MPD226, toggle On the button in the Track, Sync and Remote columns as shown in the image below.

Next, at the top of the window under Control Surface, choose MPD226 from the drop-down list in row 1. Also, choose MPD226 from the Input and Output drop-down menus in row 1.

Virtual Instruments and Plugins

Note for Windows users only: If you have difficulty locating your plugin in your Plug-Ins category within Ableton Live 9 Lite, be sure Ableton Live 9 Lite is reading plugins from the correct location where your plugin is installed. To do this: